# Fatal fire incidents and severe weather in Vietnam > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/fire-incidents-in-ho-chi-minh-city > Updated: 2026-10-11T08:40:00.000Z. Sources: 28. Developments: 4. A series of fire incidents has been reported across Vietnam, resulting in fatalities and significant property damage. In Hanoi, a fire at a motorcycle parts production facility in Trung Gia Commune on October 5 was suspected to have been caused by an electrical short circuit. On the evening of October 7, a fatal fire broke out at a motorcycle repair shop in La Phu village, Thuong Phuc commune. The blaze occurred in a 25-square-meter steel-framed structure. During rescue operations, authorities discovered the bodies of two men in the shop’s restroom area. Witnesses reported hearing explosions and noted the shop was tightly closed with a rolling door. In Ho Chi Minh City, an October 4 fire at an office chair manufacturing warehouse caused the collapse of the facility’s iron frame and roof. This followed a residential fire on October 3. Other incidents in the city include a fire at a vehicle business that resulted in one death and two injuries, and a fire at a workshop in Tan Hiep containing paint and chemicals. A large, 1,100 square meter workshop in the Ho Chi Minh City area, which had been previously ordered to cease operations, also caught fire, causing significant property damage. Severe weather is compounding safety risks. In Dong Nai province, water levels at the Ta Lai station are fluctuating at Alarm Level 2, posing flooding risks to low-lying areas including Dak Lua, Nam Cat Tien, Ta Lai, Thanh Son, and Phu Vinh. In Ho Chi Minh City, severe high tides have exceeded Alarm Level 3, with water levels at the Thu Dau Mot station surpassing the historic peak recorded in 2025. This flooding has submerged streets, stalled vehicles, and damaged local businesses and electronics. ## Claims - Rainfall in Hue and Da Nang is expected to reach between 200mm and 400mm, with some areas potentially exceeding 600mm. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Heavy rainfall exceeded the design capacity of the existing drainage system in Ho Chi Minh City. (corroborated by 5 sources) - Heavy rainfall in Central Vietnam is expected to continue until approximately October 10-11. (corroborated by 4 sources) - There is a high risk of flash floods, landslides, and urban flooding in Central and Southern Vietnam. (corroborated by 4 sources) - A fire at a motorcycle repair shop in La Phu, Thuong Phuc, resulted in two fatalities. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Central Vietnam, including Hue, Da Nang, and eastern Quang Ngai, is forecast to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting issued a level 2 natural disaster risk warning for Hue and Da Nang due to heavy rain. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The Da Nang Civil Defense Command is activating disaster prevention plans and mobilizing armored vehicles to assist residents. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The water level of the Huong River in Hue City has exceeded alarm level 1. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Firefighting forces successfully controlled and extinguished a fire at a sports store in Buon Ma Thuot. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Ho Chi Minh City faces potential flooding due to high tides and heavy afternoon and evening rain on October 10. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-11: Vietnam faces flooding and record high tides Severe flooding and record-breaking high tides are impacting Vietnam, with rising water levels on the Dong Nai River and significant urban flooding in Ho Chi Minh City. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-faces-flooding-and-record-high-tides ### 2026-10-06: Vietnam faces heavy rain and high tide flooding risks Heavy rain and high tides are causing widespread flooding risks in Vietnam, particularly in Ho Chi Minh City, Hue, and Da Nang, prompting emergency responses and disaster warnings. 28 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/factory-fire-in-tan-hiep-destroys-1100-square-meter-workshop ### 2026-10-05: Ho Chi Minh City reports multiple fires amid heavy rain Ho Chi Minh City reported multiple fires in residential and manufacturing areas during recent heavy rains, causing property damage but no reported casualties. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ho-chi-minh-city-reports-multiple-fires-amid-heavy-rain ### 2026-10-04: Vietnam industrial fires damage warehouses in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi Major fires at an office chair warehouse in Ho Chi Minh City and a motorcycle parts factory in Hanoi caused significant property damage, though no casualties were reported. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ho-chi-minh-city-factory-fire-destroys-office-chair-warehouse --- Cite as: Fatal fire incidents and severe weather in Vietnam. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/fire-incidents-in-ho-chi-minh-city